Our 3 takeaways from 2017 data on the uninsured in Tennessee and for the Chattanooga, Memphis, Knoxville, Kingsport-Bristol, and Nashville-Murfreesboro metro areas.
Continue readingObstacles to Work among TennCare Enrollees Potentially Affected by a Work Requirement
Education levels, poor health, and lack of home internet access or personal vehicles could hinder the ability of many to get and keep a job.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on New Policy Actions
We review the numerous steps Gov. Haslam and TN lawmakers took during the 2018 legislative session.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on Indicators of Progress
The most up-to-date data in 2018 show recent trends persist — the supply and potency of prescription opioids are falling, but negative outcomes continue to climb.
Continue readingThe Drivers of Health
Research shows 4 broad factors other than genetics influence our health.
Continue reading3 Ways Tennesseans’ Poor Health Hurts Our Economy & Workforce Development
Many attributes make Tennessee an attractive place to start, move, or grow a business. Tennesseans’ health is not one of them.
Continue readingHow Socioeconomic Factors Affect Health in Tennessee
Prosperity and health are closely connected. Here’s how Tennesseans’ income, wealth, education, and other socioeconomic factors influence our health.
Continue readingCounty-Level Data on Tennessee’s 2018 Obamacare Enrollment
These maps, charts, and table show how 2018 enrollment, subsidies, and premiums in Tennessee’s Obamacare marketplace vary by county.
Continue readingWho Is Exempt from Proposed TennCare Work Requirements?
Supporters and opponents of a proposed TennCare work requirement have disagreed about who would be exempt. This post attempts to bring some clarity to that debate.
Continue readingTennCare Work Requirements: 4 Things We’ve Learned from Legislative Action
TennCare expects work requirements to affect about 86,000 enrollees and cost the state $18.7 million per year.
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